Return on Investment Analysis

Lesley University ROI Analysis

Q: How long does it take to break even on a Lesley University degree?

The estimated break-even point for a degree from Lesley University is 25.5 years after graduation, based on the earnings premium over a high school diploma.

Q: What is the total cost of attending Lesley University?

The estimated 4-year in-state tuition cost at Lesley University is $131,120 ($32,780 per year). 51% of students receive financial aid.

Q: What do Lesley University graduates earn?

The median earnings for Lesley University graduates 5 years after enrollment is $40,150. This is $5,150 above the national average for high school diploma holders.

Comprehensive ROI analysis based on tuition costs, graduate earnings, financial aid, and long-term earning potential.

ROI Summary

Total 4-Year Cost

$131,120

In-state tuition x 4

Earnings Premium

$5,150/yr

above high school diploma avg

Break-Even Point

25.5 years

After graduation

20-Year ROI

-21%

Return on investment

ROI Analysis

Lesley University's in-state tuition is $32,780. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $39,406, increasing to $51,173 after ten years. The median debt for students is $21,000.

The debt-to-income ratio is not directly calculable with the provided data. However, the one-year earnings are nearly double the median debt.

The break-even timeline, or the time it takes for earnings to surpass the tuition cost, is less than one year.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

The Numbers

Annual Tuition (In-State)

$32,780

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,000

Median Earnings (5yr)

$40,150

Graduation Rate

62%

Receive Financial Aid

51%

Avg Aid Amount

N/A

Program-Level ROI

Program	4yr Cost	Median Earnings (5yr)	Est. 20yr ROI
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	$131,120	$49,788	126%
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	$131,120	$53,521	183%
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	$131,120	$61,005	297%
Education, Other	$131,120	$59,036	267%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	$131,120	$31,898	N/A
Psychology, General	$131,120	$46,736	79%
Special Education and Teaching	$131,120	$62,843	325%
Design and Applied Arts	$131,120	$44,987	52%
Education, General	$131,120	$79,502	579%
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$131,120	$73,468	487%
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies	$131,120	$0	N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions	$131,120	$31,308	N/A

Peer Comparison

Lesley University Current

-21%

20yr ROI

Lourdes University

-11%

20yr ROI

Aquinas College

-33%

20yr ROI

Thomas More College of Liberal Arts

-12%

20yr ROI

Washington Adventist University

20yr ROI

Financial Aid Impact

Before Aid

4-Year Tuition$131,120

Median Debt$21,000

After Aid (Estimated)

Estimated Total Aid$0

Net 4-Year Cost$131,120

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lesley University worth the cost?

Based on government data, Lesley University has an estimated 20-year ROI of -21%. The total 4-year cost is $131,120 and graduates earn a median of $40,150 within 5 years.

How long does it take to break even on a Lesley University degree?

What is the total cost of attending Lesley University?

What do Lesley University graduates earn?

Methodology

ROI calculations are based on data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. The earnings premium is calculated as the difference between median graduate earnings and the national average earnings for high school diploma holders ($35,000).

The 20-year ROI formula: ((Earnings Premium x 20) - Total Cost) / Total Cost x 100. Break-even point: Total Cost / Annual Earnings Premium. All figures use in-state tuition and do not account for inflation, opportunity cost, or financial aid variations.

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